• A qualitative study of immigrant women on long-term sick leave and their experience of dignity 

      Nortvedt, Line; Kumar, Bernadette N.; Lohne, Vibeke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore if and how immigrant women suffering from chronic pain experience and maintain their dignity, during rehabilitation. Methods: The study was designed as a field study, ...
    • Diabetes Risk by Length of Residence among Somali Women in Oslo Area 

      Gele, Abdi Ali; Pettersen, Kjell Sverre; Kumar, Bernadette N.; Torheim, Liv Elin (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)
      Type 2 diabetes represents a major health problem worldwide, with immigrants strongly contributing to the increase in diabetes in many countries. Norway is not immune to the process, and immigrants in the country are ...